From: 	Daniel Sleator
Sent: 	Monday, April 01, 1996 10:13 PM
To: 	L. Mitchell Wein
Subject: 	ICC Introduction and Interfaces

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***** QUICK *****

The following is a short list of ICC commands to help you get started.
A complete list of ICC commands, with on-line descriptions, is available
by typing "help commands".

who       --> the who command shows the users currently logged in
players   --> shows a list of players open for matches
match     --> challenges specified player to a match
accept    --> accepts a match challenge from another user
abort     --> sends an abort request to your opponent
adjourn   --> sends a request for adjournment to your opponent
draw      --> sends a request for a draw to your opponent
resign    --> resigns the current match
shout     --> sends your message to all users listening to shouts
tell      --> sends your message to specified recipient
message   --> leaves a message for specified recipient
              (shows yours if no name given)
finger    --> shows file of specified user (your file if no name given)
help      --> lists all the command help files
help file --> shows the specified help file.
info      --> lists all the information files
quit      --> exits ICC

There are some important help files you should know about.  To read any of
these, just type "help filename" on ICC.  You can also mail them with the
"mailhelp filename" command.

For info on graphical interfaces, type "help interface".

commands:      A complete list of all ICC commands, with one-line descriptions.
Manuals:       Tells how to get complete manuals.
index:         An index to the introductory files to help you enjoy ICC more.
value:         A list of exciting current and upcoming ICC features.
event:         A list of upcoming ICC events!  Grandmasters, lectures, etc.
event-all:     A list of all previous events on ICC.
channels:      A list of discussion groups you can join.
GMs, IMs, FMs: Lists of FIDE titled players on ICC.
atmosphere:    The atmosphere on ICC and how we hope to keep it pleasant.
agreement:     The agreement between the ICC and its members.
incentive:     The Membership Incentive Program.
interfaces:    Graphical interfaces available for use with ICC.
vars:          Lists all your variables and how to change them.
list:          All the "lists" that you can view or modify.
MarketPlace:   List of companies selling chess books, magazines, PC programs. 
reg:           How to register, and reasons to register.
fees:          ICC membership fees.

If you have any questions, help is available on-line by talking to the help
channel (channel 1) or by talking to admins.  Admins are listed by "in 0".

See also: flyer, commands, index

***** INTERFACES *****

GRAPHICAL INTERFACES FOR ICC allow you to see a chess board on your screen
and make moves with a mouse.  Steps to follow to get one:

1) Choose an interface from the list below according to your computer setup.

2) Get the interface software in one of 3 ways:
   a) Using "ftp" to FTP.LM.COM (username: anonymous, password:
      your email).  Do "cd pub/icc/interface", then "cd" to the directory
      listed below for the interface you want to get.  If you are on a PC
      or Mac, transfer it using zmodem or kermit.  "help ftp" for more info.

   b) use a web browser (like mosaic or netscape):  URL:
      http://www.hydra.com/icc/ --or-- ftp://ftp.lm.com/pub/icc/interface/

   c) If you can't get (a) or (b) to work, and you have a Mac or PC, we
      can mail you a disk with the software.  Just send a message to Zek
      on ICC, or send an email request to amcfarl@wko.com

For help with interfaces, ask in channel 1.  Or contact Zek at (502) 691-9363
or email to amcfarl@wko.com.  "arcsin" can also help.  For info on installing
specific interfaces, see the help files:  ziics, winboard, slics, and xboard.

                                                   pub/icc/interface
NAME         Computer Setup                 Author   Directory    help file:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ZIICS   **   DOS + modem                    Zek        DOS        help ziics
GIICS        DOS + modem                    LLama      DOS
Monarch      DOS + modem                    Pawnstorm  DOS
JIICS        DOS + modem (VGA/mouse)        Peluri     DOS  
NGIICS       DOS + TCP/IP                   LLama      DOS
SLICS   **   MS Windows + TCP/IP-slip/ppp   dfong      WIN3       help slics
Raja         MS Windows + modem             fischer    WIN3
BLUDRAKE     MS Windows + modem             Bloodrake  WIN3
Toolkit      MS Windows + TCP/IP            MaDHaTteR  WIN3
WinBoard     MS Windows NT or Windows 95
             + TCP/IP or modem              mann       WIN3       help winboard
PMICS        OS/2 PM + modem or TCP/IP      woof       DOS
XBoard  **   Unix + X11 + TCP/IP or modem   mann       X          help xboard
xics         Unix + X11 + TCP/IP            observer   X
cics         Unix + terminal (vt100)        observer   UNIX
NeXTICS      NeXT + modem or TCP/IP         red        MISC
Fixation **  Mac + TCP/IP                   adum       MAC      timestampified!
E-ICS        Mac + Modem                    douglas    MAC
Aics         Amiga                          fischer    MISC 

** = most popular interface for this computer setup.
Most interfaces come with documentation files.  Please read them, before
asking for help on using the interface.

See also: ziics, winboard, slics, xboard, ftp-hints, programmers, kermit, 
          zmodem, xboard, netcruiser, OS2
